Maria Bontez

Background

Bontez, Maria was born on March 28, 1933 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Daughter of Robert Bontez and Carmel (Brannon) Lopes.

Education

Associate of Applied Science, Brooklyn College, 1960; Bachelor of Science, Pace U., 1979; Master of Science, New Rochelle College, 1981; postgraduate, Columbia University, since 1988; D (honorary), University Florida, 1973.

Career

Director nursing, Gramercy Park Nursing Home, New York City, 1963-1971; director nursing, Morris Park Nursing Home, Bronx, New York, 1971-1976; administrator, Throgs Neck Nursing Home, Bronx, 1976; assistant administrator, Park Cresant Nursing Home, New York City, 1980-1981; director nursing, St. John's Episcopal Home for the Aged, Brooklyn, 1982-1984; president, consultant, Collybonco Inc., Mount Vernon, New York, since 1984. Agent New York State Insurance Department, since 1976. Patient assessor New York State, 1986.

Achievements

• Maria Bontez has been listed as a noteworthy Nurse by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Army, 1952-1954. Member American Public Health Association, Veterans Association.

Interests

• Avocations: writer, stamp collector, pistol shooting, photography.

Connections

Father:

Robert Bontez Lopes

Mother:

Carmel (Brannon) Lopes